machine to become Collector of the Port of New York, a major patronage post. He was chosen to be James Garfield's running mate in the 1880 election, and became president after Garfield died on September 19, 1881, from wounds incurred in an assassination attempt eleven weeks earlier. Arthur took the oath of office in this house, and retired to it after his term ended in 1885. He died here the following year. The house was later purchased by William Randolph Hearst. It has since undergone many changes. Today, the building houses Kalustyan's, an Indian and Middle Eastern grocery store, on the first two floors, and apartments on the top three. It is the only surviving building in New York City where a president was inaugurated. Gallery See also List of residences of presidents of the United States List of National Historic Landmarks in New York City National Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan from 14th to 59th Streets References External links National Park Service site on the Arthur Home Apartment buildings in New York City Home Houses completed in 1886 Houses in Manhattan Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Manhattan Lexington Avenue National Historic Landmarks in Manhattan Presidential homes in the United States Rose Hill, Manhattan